by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for gerontology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 37 degrees in gerontology to qualified students.
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The gerontology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Gerontology rankings. We derive our Best Overall Gerontology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Gerontology Schools in New York ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of gerontology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Hofstra University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in gerontology. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #552 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Hofstra is a great university overall.More information about a degree in gerontology from Hofstra University
SUNY Oneonta is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in gerontology. Located in the remote town of Oneonta, SUNY Oneonta is a public school with a moderately-sized student population. This school ranks 73rd out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were roughly 5 gerontology students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Oneonta in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in gerontology from SUNY Oneonta
York College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in gerontology. Located in the large city of Jamaica, York is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 92nd out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were about 7 gerontology students who graduated with this degree at York in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in gerontology from York CollegeLearn about other programs related to Gerontology that might interest you.
Explore all the Best Gerontology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 334 | 5 |
| Maryland | 279 | 22 |
| District of Columbia | 188 | 7 |
One of 51 majors within the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies area of study, Gerontology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Gerontology | 37 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 947 |
| Human Biology | 713 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 392 |
| Nutrition Science | 355 |
| Sustainability Science | 334 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 333 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 322 |
| Behavioral Science | 284 |
| Systems Theory | 208 |
| Natural Sciences | 158 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
